EXFO FLS-2300B User manual

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ASE Broadband
Light Source
FLS-2300B
User Guide
P/N: 1034633
March 2002
If the equipment described herein
bears the  symbol, the said
equipment complies with the
applicable European Union
Directive and Standards mentioned
in the Declaration of Conformity.
ASE Broadband
Light Source
FLS-2300B
User Guide
P/N: 1034633
March 2002
If the equipment described herein
bears the  symbol, the said
equipment complies with the
applicable European Union
Directive and Standards mentioned
in the Declaration of Conformity.
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in
a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, be it electronically,
mechanically, or by any other means such as photocopying, recording, or
otherwise, without the prior written permission of EXFO Electro-Optical
Engineering Inc. (EXFO).
Information provided by EXFO is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed by EXFO for its use nor for any
infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from
its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent
rights of EXFO.
EXFO’s Commerce And Government Entities (CAGE) code under the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is 0L8C3.
The information contained in this publication is subject to change without
notice.
© 2002 EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc.
Words that EXFO considers trademarks have been identified as such.
However, neither the presence nor absence of such identification affects
the legal status of any trademark.
Units of measurement in this document conform to SI standards and
practices.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in
a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, be it electronically,
mechanically, or by any other means such as photocopying, recording, or
otherwise, without the prior written permission of EXFO Electro-Optical
Engineering Inc. (EXFO).
Information provided by EXFO is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed by EXFO for its use nor for any
infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from
its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent
rights of EXFO.
EXFO’s Commerce And Government Entities (CAGE) code under the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is 0L8C3.
The information contained in this publication is subject to change without
notice.
© 2002 EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc.
Words that EXFO considers trademarks have been identified as such.
However, neither the presence nor absence of such identification affects
the legal status of any trademark.
Units of measurement in this document conform to SI standards and
practices.
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Contents
ASE Broadband Light Source iii
Contents
Certification Information ........................................................................................................v
1 Introducing the FLS-2300B ASE Broadband Source ................................... 1
Front Panel .............................................................................................................................2
Back Panel ..............................................................................................................................3
2 Safety Information ....................................................................................... 5
Safety Conventions .................................................................................................................5
General Safety Information .....................................................................................................5
Laser Safety Information .........................................................................................................7
Active LED ...............................................................................................................................9
Source Port .............................................................................................................................9
Electrical Safety Information .................................................................................................10
3 Getting Started with Your Light Source ................................................... 13
Turning the FLS-2300B On and Off .......................................................................................13
FLS-2300B Display .................................................................................................................14
Locking or Unlocking the Source ..........................................................................................15
Activating or Deactivating the Source ...................................................................................17
4 Setting FLS-2300B Parameters ................................................................... 19
Setting Refresh Rate .............................................................................................................20
Setting Backlight ...................................................................................................................21
Setting Contrast ....................................................................................................................21
Setting Video Mode ..............................................................................................................22
Resetting the FLS-2300B .......................................................................................................23
5 Controlling the Source Remotely .............................................................. 25
Setting Remote Command Mode .........................................................................................27
Setting GPIB Address ............................................................................................................28
Setting Baud Rate .................................................................................................................29
Setting Flow Control .............................................................................................................30
Communication Parameters ..................................................................................................31
Standard Status Data Structure ............................................................................................33
Command Structure .............................................................................................................37
General Commands—Quick Reference ..................................................................................39
Specific Commands—Quick Reference ..................................................................................40
Error Messages Format .........................................................................................................41
SCPI Management Errors (System Errors) ..............................................................................42
Contents
ASE Broadband Light Source iii
Contents
Certification Information ........................................................................................................v
1 Introducing the FLS-2300B ASE Broadband Source ................................... 1
Front Panel .............................................................................................................................2
Back Panel ..............................................................................................................................3
2 Safety Information ....................................................................................... 5
Safety Conventions .................................................................................................................5
General Safety Information .....................................................................................................5
Laser Safety Information .........................................................................................................7
Active LED ...............................................................................................................................9
Source Port .............................................................................................................................9
Electrical Safety Information .................................................................................................10
3 Getting Started with Your Light Source ................................................... 13
Turning the FLS-2300B On and Off .......................................................................................13
FLS-2300B Display .................................................................................................................14
Locking or Unlocking the Source ..........................................................................................15
Activating or Deactivating the Source ...................................................................................17
4 Setting FLS-2300B Parameters ................................................................... 19
Setting Refresh Rate .............................................................................................................20
Setting Backlight ...................................................................................................................21
Setting Contrast ....................................................................................................................21
Setting Video Mode ..............................................................................................................22
Resetting the FLS-2300B .......................................................................................................23
5 Controlling the Source Remotely .............................................................. 25
Setting Remote Command Mode .........................................................................................27
Setting GPIB Address ............................................................................................................28
Setting Baud Rate .................................................................................................................29
Setting Flow Control .............................................................................................................30
Communication Parameters ..................................................................................................31
Standard Status Data Structure ............................................................................................33
Command Structure .............................................................................................................37
General Commands—Quick Reference ..................................................................................39
Specific Commands—Quick Reference ..................................................................................40
Error Messages Format .........................................................................................................41
SCPI Management Errors (System Errors) ..............................................................................42
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Contents
iv FLS-2300B
6 Maintenance ................................................................................................45
Cleaning the Front Panel .......................................................................................................45
Cleaning Fixed Connectors ....................................................................................................46
Cleaning Connectors Equipped with EUI/EUA Adapters ........................................................48
Cleaning EUI/EUA Adapters ...................................................................................................50
Cleaning Detector Ports ........................................................................................................52
Replacing the Fuse ................................................................................................................53
Recalibrating the Unit ...........................................................................................................54
Software Upgrades ...............................................................................................................55
7 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................59
FLS-2300B Error Messages ....................................................................................................59
GPIB Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................63
Using the Online Help ...........................................................................................................64
Finding Information on the EXFO Web Site ..........................................................................64
Contacting the Technical Support Group ..............................................................................65
Transportation ......................................................................................................................66
8 Warranty ......................................................................................................67
General Information .............................................................................................................67
Liability .................................................................................................................................68
Exclusions .............................................................................................................................68
Certification ..........................................................................................................................68
Service and Repairs ...............................................................................................................68
EXFO Service Centers Worldwide ..........................................................................................70
A Technical Specifications ..............................................................................71
B Remote Control Commands .......................................................................73
Common Commands ............................................................................................................73
Specific Commands ..............................................................................................................82
Index .................................................................................................................87
Contents
iv FLS-2300B
6 Maintenance ................................................................................................45
Cleaning the Front Panel .......................................................................................................45
Cleaning Fixed Connectors ....................................................................................................46
Cleaning Connectors Equipped with EUI/EUA Adapters ........................................................48
Cleaning EUI/EUA Adapters ...................................................................................................50
Cleaning Detector Ports ........................................................................................................52
Replacing the Fuse ................................................................................................................53
Recalibrating the Unit ...........................................................................................................54
Software Upgrades ...............................................................................................................55
7 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................59
FLS-2300B Error Messages ....................................................................................................59
GPIB Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................63
Using the Online Help ...........................................................................................................64
Finding Information on the EXFO Web Site ..........................................................................64
Contacting the Technical Support Group ..............................................................................65
Transportation ......................................................................................................................66
8 Warranty ......................................................................................................67
General Information .............................................................................................................67
Liability .................................................................................................................................68
Exclusions .............................................................................................................................68
Certification ..........................................................................................................................68
Service and Repairs ...............................................................................................................68
EXFO Service Centers Worldwide ..........................................................................................70
A Technical Specifications ..............................................................................71
B Remote Control Commands .......................................................................73
Common Commands ............................................................................................................73
Specific Commands ..............................................................................................................82
Index .................................................................................................................87
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Certification Information
ASE Broadband Light Source v
Certification Information
F.C.C. Information
Electronic test equipment is exempt from Part 15 compliance (FCC) in
the United States, but EXFO makes reasonable efforts to ensure this
compliance.
 Information
Electronic test equipment is subject to the EMC Directive in the European
Union. The EN61326 standard prescribes both emission and immunity
requirements for laboratory, measurement, and control equipment.
This unit has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device. Please refer to the Declaration of Conformity.
CSA Information
This unit received CSA certification under the model name “GO”. The CSA
Certificate Number is 162451. The “C-US” indicator adjacent to the CSA
Mark signifies that the product has been evaluated to the applicable
ANSI/UL and CSA Standards, for use in the United States and Canada.
Independent Laboratory Testing
This unit has undergone extensive testing according to the European Union
Directive and Standards. All pre-qualification tests were performed
internally, at EXFO, while all final tests were performed externally, at an
independent, accredited laboratory. This guarantees the unerring
objectivity and authoritative compliance of all test results.
Certification Information
ASE Broadband Light Source v
Certification Information
F.C.C. Information
Electronic test equipment is exempt from Part 15 compliance (FCC) in
the United States, but EXFO makes reasonable efforts to ensure this
compliance.
 Information
Electronic test equipment is subject to the EMC Directive in the European
Union. The EN61326 standard prescribes both emission and immunity
requirements for laboratory, measurement, and control equipment.
This unit has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device. Please refer to the Declaration of Conformity.
CSA Information
This unit received CSA certification under the model name “GO”. The CSA
Certificate Number is 162451. The “C-US” indicator adjacent to the CSA
Mark signifies that the product has been evaluated to the applicable
ANSI/UL and CSA Standards, for use in the United States and Canada.
Independent Laboratory Testing
This unit has undergone extensive testing according to the European Union
Directive and Standards. All pre-qualification tests were performed
internally, at EXFO, while all final tests were performed externally, at an
independent, accredited laboratory. This guarantees the unerring
objectivity and authoritative compliance of all test results.
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Certification Information
vi FLS-2300B
IMPORTANT
Use of shielded remote I/O cables, with properly grounded shields
and metal connectors, is recommended in order to reduce radio
frequency interference that may emanate from these cables.
Certification Information
vi FLS-2300B
IMPORTANT
Use of shielded remote I/O cables, with properly grounded shields
and metal connectors, is recommended in order to reduce radio
frequency interference that may emanate from these cables.
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Certification Information
ASE Broadband Light Source vii
Electro-Optical Engineering
Application of Council Directive(s): 73/23/EEC - The Low Voltage Directive
89/336/EEC - The EMC Directive
Manufacturer’s Name: EXFO ELECTRO-OPTICAL ENG.
Manufacturer’s Address: 465 Godin Avenue
Vanier, Quebec
Canada G1M 3G7
[phone]
Equipment Type/Environment: Industrial Scientific Equipment
Trade Name/Model No.: FLS-2300B ASE Braodband Source
Year of Conformity Assessment: 2001
Standard(s) to which Conformity is Declared:
EN 61010-1:1993
A2: 1995
Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and
Laboratory Use, Part 1: General Requirements.
EN 55022:1994/
A2: 1997
Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Disturbance Characteristics of
Information Technology Equipment.
EN 60825-1:1993/
A11: 1996
Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment classifications, requirements, and
user’s guide
EN 61326:1997/
A1: 1998
Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory
Use - EMC Requirements
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive and Standards.
Manufacturer
Signature:
Full Name: Stephen Bull, E. Eng
Position: Vice-President Research and
Development
Address: 465 Godin Avenue Vanier, Quebec,
Canada
Date: March 11, 2002
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Certification Information
ASE Broadband Light Source vii
Electro-Optical Engineering
Application of Council Directive(s): 73/23/EEC - The Low Voltage Directive
89/336/EEC - The EMC Directive
Manufacturer’s Name: EXFO ELECTRO-OPTICAL ENG.
Manufacturer’s Address: 465 Godin Avenue
Vanier, Quebec
Canada G1M 3G7
[phone]
Equipment Type/Environment: Industrial Scientific Equipment
Trade Name/Model No.: FLS-2300B ASE Braodband Source
Year of Conformity Assessment: 2001
Standard(s) to which Conformity is Declared:
EN 61010-1:1993
A2: 1995
Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and
Laboratory Use, Part 1: General Requirements.
EN 55022:1994/
A2: 1997
Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Disturbance Characteristics of
Information Technology Equipment.
EN 60825-1:1993/
A11: 1996
Safety of laser products –Part 1: Equipment classifications, requirements, and
user’s guide
EN 61326:1997/
A1: 1998
Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory
Use - EMC Requirements
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive and Standards.
Manufacturer
Signature:
Full Name: Stephen Bull, E. Eng
Position: Vice-President Research and
Development
Address: 465 Godin Avenue Vanier, Quebec,
Canada
Date: March 11, 2002
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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ASE Broadband Light Source 1
1 Introducing the FLS-2300B ASE
Broadband Source
The FLS-2300B Broadband Source is a high-power, unpolarized fiber-optic
source that comes with a standard FC-APC output connector.
By optically pumping an erbium-doped fiber, the C+L-band source emits a
flattened amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) spectrum over the entire
wavelength range.
With this source, there is no need to take a reference at every
measurement. The high-power density of the FLS-2300B ASE Broadband
Source results in a higher dynamic range when measuring a passive device
with an optical spectrum analyzer.
Its unpolarized output makes it particularly suitable for stable and average
loss measurements. It is also ideal for component testing, high-sensitivity
PMD measurements, communication link characterization and fiber
sensing.
The excellent spectral stability of the FLS-2300B source as well as its high
output power stability make this source useful for fast and reliable
characterization of high-loss DWDM passive components such as thin film
filters, arrayed waveguides and fiber Bragg gratings.
The high output power is stable and flat, making it suitable for simulating
uniform noise in receiver bit error rate (BER) tests or testing the gain and
the gain flatness of Raman amplifiers.
Depending on your needs, the FLS-2300B ASE Broadband Source can be
purchased with the gain-flattening option (for applications requiring high
flatness).
ASE Broadband Light Source 1
1 Introducing the FLS-2300B ASE
Broadband Source
The FLS-2300B Broadband Source is a high-power, unpolarized fiber-optic
source that comes with a standard FC-APC output connector.
By optically pumping an erbium-doped fiber, the C+L-band source emits a
flattened amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) spectrum over the entire
wavelength range.
With this source, there is no need to take a reference at every
measurement. The high-power density of the FLS-2300B ASE Broadband
Source results in a higher dynamic range when measuring a passive device
with an optical spectrum analyzer.
Its unpolarized output makes it particularly suitable for stable and average
loss measurements. It is also ideal for component testing, high-sensitivity
PMD measurements, communication link characterization and fiber
sensing.
The excellent spectral stability of the FLS-2300B source as well as its high
output power stability make this source useful for fast and reliable
characterization of high-loss DWDM passive components such as thin film
filters, arrayed waveguides and fiber Bragg gratings.
The high output power is stable and flat, making it suitable for simulating
uniform noise in receiver bit error rate (BER) tests or testing the gain and
the gain flatness of Raman amplifiers.
Depending on your needs, the FLS-2300B ASE Broadband Source can be
purchased with the gain-flattening option (for applications requiring high
flatness).
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